A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3895514 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3897422 epoch_slot_no: 9422 block_no: 3895337 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-14 02:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x525134fbd7c231bc95a8831a0a58678dafd613bbdb980159a05193f78d355483Block Operator
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